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Last Friday, my friend from high school visited College Park. We haven't seen each other since the summer and had plenty to catch up on. To show my appreciation, I bought dinner for both of us. The act wasn't something I planned on, but, at the moment, I wanted to show him my gratitude for coming. I felt grateful for his company and that I was able to provide something for both of us. I'm not sure exactly what the impact was on him, but he was very appreciative of my offer and we had a great conversation over dinner.

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Especially with COVID and leaving for college, I haven't been able to see some of my friends and family members. I decided to write and send personal letters to my best friend at home, my mother, and my grandma. Writing these letters allowed me to reflect on our relationships and how these people have shown me endless support through my high school and college journey. I was able to take time and remind them of my appreciation. I sent the letters on November 7, so I am looking forward to hearing their responses soon. I hope that reading my letters reminds them that they are loved and valued.

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Over the past week, I've made more of an effort to give compliments to my friends, family, and strangers that I see. I realized that even something as simple as complimenting a person's outfit or my friend's hard work was enough to make someone smile. It felt heartwarming and empowering that a small comment could mean so much to other people. From now on, I want to be a person that gives praise and compliments more openly in the hopes that it makes the people around me feel good.